IMPHAL, October 13: Reacting against the failure of the police to release two locals arrested in connection with the October 8 death of a VDF personnel in mob violence, residents of four localities of Wangjing area stormed the Thoubal Police Station today.<\/p>\n
It may be mentioned that VDF personnel Md Aboca alias Ahamatullah, 28 was lynched by a mob for allegedly stealing a bicycle from Wangjing Wangkhei Sabal Leikai under Thoubal district on the night of October 8.<\/p>\n
Two persons- secretary and joint secretary of the Zodiac Club Wangjing Wangkhei, who were picked up by the police in connection with the incident are yet to be released.<\/p>\n
The residents of Wangjing area have been demanding the unconditional release of the two.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in trying to control the mob which had stormed the police station, personnel of the Thoubal police resorted to firing tear gas shells, mock bombs injuring 10 persons.<\/p>\n
Those injured in the police action have been identified as Laishram Inaocha, 45 of Wangjing SK Leikai, L Ibemmu, 45; P Lalita Devi, 50; S Dasumati, 56; M Tara, 50; M Borni, 42; Ch Suranjoy, 37 all of Wangjing Wangkhei, M Inaobi, 45, of Wagjing Tekcham Leikai M Savitri, 55, Wangjing Heitup-pokpi and S Damyenti, 60 of Wangjing Hodamba.<\/p>\n
All the injured were treated at the Thoubal District Hospital. Five of them are stated to have received some serious injuries and are continuing treatment at the hospital.<\/p>\n
According to eye witnesses, around 2pm, the locals came in vehicles and stopped at Thoubal-Yairpok crossroad and proceeded in a rally towards Thoubal Police Station.<\/p>\n
Shouting slogans against stealing and the police for encouraging stealing, the mob tried to force their way into the police station.<\/p>\n
The mob action was retaliated by the police with the firing of tear gas shells, and mock bombs.<\/p>\n
Afterwards the protestors tried to meet the Thoubal SP, however, were informed that the SP is on duty at Heirok as the Chief Minister was on a visit.<\/p>\n\n